ATLANTIC COCK

Shipbuildervessel built by Alexander HALL & Co. (Footdee, Aberdeen)

Date10 February 1932

Object NameTUG

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 96 3/12' x breadth 25 1/12' x depth 12 9/12'
Gross Tonnage: 182 tons

Object numberABDSHIP001525

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Alexander Hall & Co.
Yard Number: 639.

Fate: Broken up in Belgium 1970.

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Steel screw tug

Owners:
1932: Gamecock Steam Towing Co., London
1967: William Watkins Ltd Ship Towage (London) Ltd

General History:
"The civilian tugs suffered losses due to enemy action... the London tug "Atlantic Cock" was badly damaged in the same explosion.." [This was when the ATLANTIC COCK was working alongside THE FLYING KITE in the dock, and a mine exploded beneath THE FLYING KITE].
(P. N. Thomas, (1983), "British Steam Tugs" (Waine Research, Wolverhampton) p.137)

Notes: Triple expansion engines with 16", 25" and 42" cylinders, 27" stroke. Boiler 15'6" diameter, 11'6" length, 200 lb. pressure (Builder's List in the Lloyd's Library of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum)